Wissahickon CS

Wissahickon Charter School (WCS) is a high-performing public charter school network in Philadelphia with two campuses: the Awbury campus (located at 4700 G Wissahickon Ave) and the Fernhill campus. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to environmental education and service-learning, integrating these themes directly into its curriculum to foster student engagement and community responsibility. The Awbury campus, in particular, is noted for its beautiful setting near the Awbury Arboretum, which serves as a "living classroom" to support the school’s hands-on, experiential approach to learning.

Academically, Wissahickon Charter is known for maintaining a rigorous, student-centered environment that emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside core academic subjects. The school focuses on building a diverse and inclusive community, often employing a restorative justice approach to discipline. By combining academic achievement with character development and environmental stewardship, the school aims to prepare its students to be critical thinkers and active, empathetic citizens within their local Philadelphia neighborhoods and the broader world.